Recaps

Manchester United and Ajax traded goals before Dejan Lu put United ahead with a spectacular long-range strike and a spinning kick. The chapter ended with young Danny Blind tearfully wondering if Dejan Lu was his father.

• Ajax used a new wide-attacking system to cope with Litmanen's absence, and Dejan Lu scored from over forty meters out.
• Kanu equalized for Ajax in the 17th minute after Davids and Kluivert helped create an opening.
• Dejan Lu dropped deeper to exploit Ajax's weak central coverage, and Andy Cole forced Van der Sar into a save.
• Redondo launched a counterattack, and Dejan Lu scored with a spinning kick to restore Manchester United's lead.
• Kluivert decided Manchester United might be his best route to winning the Champions Cup, while young Danny Blind asked his mother if Dejan Lu was his father.

Manchester United routed Ajax 5–1 in Amsterdam as Dejan Lu scored four goals, including two spectacular long-range strikes, leaving the second leg nearly decided. After the victory, Manchester United returned home and later reached the top of the Premier League before preparing for the League Cup final.

• Danny Blind and Edgar Davids discussed man-marking Dejan Lu, but Dejan beat their pressure and scored from more than thirty-five meters to give Manchester United another lead.
• Ajax created danger from a corner, but Schmeichel and Irwin stopped Kanu’s attempts; Redondo then launched a long pass that began a Manchester United counterattack.
• Dejan Lu dribbled past Ajax’s defenders with a series of feints and scored his fourth goal, earning applause from the Ajax supporters as Manchester United won 5–1.
• At the post-match press conference, Roy Keane described himself as Manchester United’s enforcer, while Ferguson privately regretted his blunt comments.
• Rensenbrink compared Dejan Lu’s footwork to Cruyff, and Cruyff later said he was honored to be compared with Dejan.
• Manchester United narrowly beat Tottenham Hotspur to take first place in the Premier League, then traveled to Wembley for the League Cup final on March 14.

Manchester United beat Leeds United to win another trophy, then prepared to face Chelsea and Dejan Lu's former teammate Vialli. As the Chelsea match began, Dejan Lu unexpectedly called out a direction to Vialli, who instinctively passed the ball before realizing he had followed his opponent's instruction.

• McClair scored from Irwin's cross and Andy Cole's header to give Manchester United a 1-0 win over Leeds United, and Dejan Lu celebrated with his teammates as they lifted the trophy.
• Little Schmeichel asked Dejan Lu to persuade Peter Schmeichel to stop embarrassing him with exaggerated stories about his grandfather, and Dejan agreed to talk to him.
• Dejan Lu watched Vialli discuss their past partnership in a television interview, then spent time with Monica at home.
• Manchester United beat Ajax 3-1 to reach the semifinals, and Dejan Lu later received a call from Roberto Mancini asking for career advice.
• Dejan Lu drew Roberto Mancini's single-match experience card before Manchester United hosted Chelsea, where Vialli and Mark Hughes faced their former teammate.
• As Chelsea began the match, Dejan Lu shouted 'left' to Vialli in Italian, and Vialli instinctively passed the ball that way before realizing what he had done.

Manchester United dominated Chelsea as Dejan Lu scored a first-half hat trick, while Vialli briefly gave Chelsea hope with a goal of his own. Ferguson prepared to substitute Dejan Lu after Manchester United restored their two-goal lead.

• Dejan Lu tricked Vialli into giving up possession, then helped create an early chance that Andy Cole shot just wide.
• Dejan Lu scored the opening goal with a volley after Beckham’s cross found him unmarked in the box.
• Dejan Lu scored again after Beckham sent him through on goal, giving Manchester United a 2–0 lead.
• Keane received a yellow card for fouling Hughes, and Vialli scored from the ensuing attack to make it 2–1.
• Dejan Lu scored his third goal after combining with Cantona, and Ferguson prepared to substitute him.

After Manchester United beat Chelsea, Dejan Lu and his teammates turned locker-room spinning-top battles into a team craze, a charitable publicity campaign, and a source of commercial interest. Manchester United opened a commanding league lead and traveled to face Dortmund in the Champions League semifinal, where Dejan Lu drew an Erling Haaland experience card.

• Manchester United defeated Chelsea 5–1, and Dejan Lu read that Glenn Hoddle had been dismissed and Gullit would take over as player-manager.
• Gary Neville and Keane started competing with Cheetos spinning tops, and the locker room grew into an organized team competition until Ferguson confiscated their toys.
• Dejan Lu gave a reporter an exaggerated charitable explanation for the spinning-top craze, then Manchester United players visited an orphanage and donated 530,000 Pound Sterling.
• Manchester United beat Tottenham Hotspur, extended their league lead over Newcastle to 15 points, and traveled to the Ruhr area to prepare for their Champions League semifinal against Dortmund.
• On April 3 at Westfalenstadion, Dejan Lu drew an Erling Haaland single-match experience card for the 2022–2023 Champions League Final.

Dejan Lu started up front with Cantona for Manchester United’s European Champions Cup semifinal first leg against Dortmund, and his counterattacking goal gave United an early lead. Dortmund equalized through Lars Ricken, but Dejan Lu scored again to put United back ahead.

• Dejan Lu changed Manchester United’s lineup to partner with Cantona up front, and Ferguson approved the formation.
• Schmeichel launched a long ball that Dejan Lu chased down and finished past Stefan Kroos to give Manchester United the lead.
• Lars Ricken cut inside and scored for Dortmund after Manchester United failed to stop the attack.
• Dejan Lu headed Redondo’s long pass to Cantona, ran onto Cantona’s return move, and scored after Schmidt fell and Kohler’s tackle arrived too late.

Manchester United extended their lead over Dortmund through Dejan Lu’s pace and strength, taking a 3–1 advantage into halftime before he scored again shortly after the restart. The chapter ended with Dejan Lu putting the ball into an empty net after Sammer’s attempt to stop him failed, as Ferguson sent McClair toward the touchline.

• Dejan Lu used his strength to score, and Hitzfeld instructed Dortmund to prioritize defending and mark Cantona and Scholes.
• Redondo sent Dejan Lu through Dortmund’s defense, and Dejan Lu beat Stefan Kroos to score Manchester United’s third goal.
• The first half ended with Manchester United leading 3–1, and Ferguson spoke with the players in the locker room before the second half.
• Redondo escaped Dortmund’s press and launched an attack, but Cantona’s hurried pass went out over the end line.
• Schmeichel launched a long kick toward Dejan Lu, and Sammer’s attempt to knock him down failed as Dejan Lu scored into the empty net.
• Ferguson celebrated the goal and sent McClair toward the touchline.

Manchester United prepared to face Arsenal with a draw enough to secure the league title, while Dejan Lu joined Philip Neville’s birthday gathering and helped torment Gary Neville with a singing candle. The chapter ended as Ferguson and Dejan Lu returned to the dressing room before the title-deciding match, where Beckham startled the exhausted Gary awake.

• After Manchester United crushed Dortmund 8-2, Ferguson mocked Keegan, and Wenger read the newspaper coverage while planning a formation to contain Dejan Lu.
• Gary Neville brought Dejan Lu and Redondo to Emma Fletcher’s birthday gathering, where Dejan met young Jesse Lingard and promised him a birthday candle.
• Gary Neville kept the singing candle, which interrupted his sleep, and he arrived at the Arsenal match with dark circles under his eyes.
• Ferguson and Dejan Lu faced Wenger at the pre-match press conference, where Ferguson mocked Arsenal’s fifth-place standing and Wenger denied trouble between Matthäus and his teammates.
• Ferguson and Dejan Lu returned to the dressing room, where Beckham sang beside the sleeping Gary Neville, startling him off the bench.

Manchester United faced Arsenal at Old Trafford, where Dejan Lu scored twice to give his team a commanding lead in the match. Lothar Matthäus struggled to contain Dejan Lu as Manchester United moved closer to celebrating the league title at home.

• Dejan Lu drew a Robert Emmanuel Pires single-match experience card before the teams took the field.
• Gary Neville was left out of Manchester United's starting lineup, while Lothar Matthäus started in Arsenal's midfield.
• After Arsenal's throw-in led to a counterattack, Philip Neville launched a long pass and Dejan Lu chipped David Seaman to score the opening goal.
• Lothar Matthäus drove Arsenal forward, but Ray Parlour's long-range shot flew over the bar.
• Dejan Lu shook off Matthäus, Lee Dixon, and David Platt before curling a second goal into Arsenal's net.

Manchester United dominated Arsenal as Dejan Lu scored a hat-trick and set up another goal, leaving the teams 5–1 apart before halftime. Ferguson substituted Dejan Lu, who left the pitch and met Sophie Marceau in a private box.

• Ferguson asked Brian Kidd to compare him with Wenger, while Kidd praised Wenger's promise as Arsenal attacked Manchester United.
• Dejan Lu helped create Manchester United's third goal for McClair, then Arsenal's Ian Wright scored to make it 3–1.
• Dejan Lu feinted Matthäus into an injury, forcing Arsenal to replace him with Paul Merson.
• A fortunate bounce and a wind-assisted shot gave Dejan Lu his hat-trick and put Manchester United 4–1 ahead.
• Dejan Lu crossed for Cantona to score Manchester United's fifth goal, then Ferguson substituted him for Giggs.
• Dejan Lu went to meet Sophie Marceau in a private box after showering.

Manchester United celebrated winning the 1995–1996 Premier League title while Dejan Lu reflected on their remaining trophies and prepared for the Champions Cup semifinal against Juventus. As the team arrived at Old Trafford, the Juventus players faced the home crowd’s intimidating welcome.

• After Manchester United’s 6–3 win over Arsenal was confirmed, Dejan Lu joined his teammates on the pitch and celebrated the Premier League title with the fans.
• Ferguson and the Manchester United players received their medals, and Bruce lifted the trophy as the club celebrated reaching 85 points with five league matches remaining.
• Dejan Lu left the team banquet early, returned home, and later heard Gary Neville excitedly announce that he had made England’s national team squad.
• As Manchester United prepared to face Juventus, Dejan Lu and Redondo suspected Juventus relied on performance-enhancing drugs, while Gary Neville and Philip Neville bickered in the locker room.
• Manchester United arrived at Old Trafford for the Champions Cup semifinal, where the crowd’s loud welcome unsettled Juventus and Lombardo doubted his side could stop Dejan Lu.

Manchester United faced Juventus in the Champions League semifinal, and Dejan Lu’s play helped the home side break through Juventus’s defense. After McClair scored from Dejan Lu’s assist, Dejan Lu scored again to give Manchester United a two-goal lead.

• Manchester United and Juventus began the semifinal with both teams cautiously contesting the midfield.
• Dejan Lu and his teammates used quick passing to break Juventus’s press, but Cantona’s early shot was saved by Peruzzi.
• Dejan Lu created space on the left and sent a low pass across the box for McClair to score in the thirtieth minute.
• Juventus tried to respond through Piero and Conte, but Schmeichel rushed out to stop Piero’s attempt.
• Schmeichel launched a long clearance, Cantona returned the ball to Dejan Lu, and Dejan Lu beat Ferrara before curling a shot off the post and into the net.

Manchester United defeated Juventus 5–0 in the Champions League semifinal first leg, with Dejan Lu scoring once and assisting three goals before being substituted. Afterward, Lippi insisted Juventus could still score five goals at the Delle Alpi and keep the tie alive.

• At halftime, Manchester United led Juventus 2–0, and Dejan Lu told Ferguson they needed to finish the match early.
• Dejan Lu and Irwin helped Manchester United break down Juventus’s midfield, and Dejan Lu’s chipped pass set up McClair’s second goal for a 3–0 lead.
• Lippi sent on Joković and Padovano as Juventus shifted to a more attacking formation, but Dejan Lu then played Cantona through to score Manchester United’s fourth goal.
• Ferguson substituted Dejan Lu for Giggs, and Giggs scored later to make the final score 5–0.
• After the match, Dejan Lu exchanged shirts with Verchowod and attended the press conference, where Lippi said Juventus could score five goals at the Delle Alpi.

Dejan Lu led Manchester United to a record 100-point Premier League title and prepared for the FA Cup final against Liverpool. He opened the final with a curling shot that put Manchester United ahead.

• Dejan Lu spent a day at Mayfield Park with The Princess, Henry, and his teammates, while Gary Neville and Beckham mistook a neighbor watching them through binoculars for a spy.
• Manchester United beat Nottingham 6-0, then Middlesbrough 4-0 to finish the league season with 100 points and become the first team to win a title with that total.
• Manchester United beat Chelsea 2-1 to reach the FA Cup final, where they faced Liverpool at Wembley.
• Liverpool manager Roy Evans sent out a defensive formation, and Manchester United began pressing the attack after kickoff.
• Dejan Lu received a cross from Irwin and curled a shot past David James to give Manchester United the opening goal.

Dejan Lu scored a first-half hat-trick to give Manchester United a commanding lead over Liverpool in the FA Cup final. After Dejan Lu was accidentally struck in the mouth by Skiles, Ferguson prepared to substitute him, leaving the match poised to continue without Manchester United’s star striker.

• Dejan Lu opened the scoring with a chipped shot from the wing, then Keane was booked for elbowing McManaman as Manchester United and Liverpool traded attacks.
• Dejan Lu scored again from distance after Phil Babb missed his clearance, putting Manchester United 2-0 ahead.
• Dejan Lu beat McAttire and curled a shot inside the post to complete his hat-trick in the 17th minute.
• McManaman created a Liverpool attack, but Schmeichel gathered Little Redknapp’s shot and launched a counterattack that Skiles stopped with a foul on Cantona.
• Dejan Lu fell after Skiles lost his footing and put a hand into Dejan Lu’s mouth; Ferguson sent Giggs to warm up and confronted Roy Evans about the incident.

After winning the FA Cup, Dejan Lu and Manchester United traveled to Rome for the Champions Cup final, where the buildup intensified and Dejan reunited with Totti. The chapter ended with Totti confidently placing Sri Lanka in Madrid, Spain, after mistaking Dejan’s hint about their upcoming opponent.

• After Dejan Lu was substituted, David Beckham delivered two assists as Manchester United defeated Liverpool and won the FA Cup.
• Dejan Lu and Ferguson criticized the referee’s inconsistent decisions at the press conference, and the Manchester United players celebrated their victory afterward.
• Dejan Lu flew with Manchester United to Rome, where fans and football legends gathered ahead of the Champions Cup final against Real Madrid.
• Dejan Lu met Totti, who complained about Roma’s dressing room and stayed at the Manchester United hotel.
• Roberto Mancini quizzed Totti about Sri Lanka, and Totti concluded that it was in Madrid, Spain.

Before the Champions Cup final in Rome, Dejan Lu faced a crowded city, intense media attention, and questions about Real Madrid, while rumors surfaced about Milan changing hands. The chapter ended with Manchester United preparing to take the field and Dejan Lu drawing Francesco Gento López’s single-match experience card.

• Dejan Lu joked with Roberto Mancini, Totti, and Redondo before Paolo Maldini visited and told him that Galliani might buy Milan from Berlusconi.
• Dejan Lu hosted Italian players for dinner, and Manchester United familiarized themselves with the stadium before match day.
• Reports and former players praised Dejan Lu, while fans in Rome and television pundits voiced support for him and Manchester United.
• A huge influx of visitors jammed Rome’s roads, delaying Manchester United’s bus on its way to the stadium.
• At the press conference, Arsenio denied problems with Laudrup, and Ferguson provoked him by discussing signing Hierro.
• Dejan Lu confidently said he had no reason to lose in Rome, then returned to the dressing room and drew Francesco Gento López’s single-match experience card.

Dejan Lu led Manchester United against Real Madrid in the Champions League final, using his speed to unsettle their defense and set up Cantona’s opening goal. Manchester United held a 1–0 lead as the chapter ended with Totti asking a child to identify Roberto Mancini.

• Dejan Lu emerged to a thunderous reception at Rome Olympic Stadium, where footballing princes and royal guests watched the final.
• Manchester United and Real Madrid began with matching 4-4-2 formations, and Dejan Lu’s runs immediately troubled Chendo and the Madrid defense.
• Redondo intercepted Laudrup’s dribble and launched a counterattack, but Dejan Lu’s low cross was blocked before Buyo collected the ball.
• Redondo won the ball from Laudrup again and sent Dejan Lu forward, whose cross allowed Cantona to head Manchester United into a 1–0 lead.
• Arsenio instructed Luis Enrique to follow Dejan Lu and disrupt his runs, while Real Madrid struggled to find a response to his pace.
• Totti teased Roberto Mancini about Cantona’s ability and asked a child to identify Mancini, who the child called an uncle who sold hamburgers.

Manchester United dominated Real Madrid in the Champions League final, with Dejan Lu scoring to make it 2–0 before halftime. As the teams prepared to return to the pitch, Dejan Lu approached Raúl Blanco and invited him to play for Manchester United.

• Dejan Lu’s speed unsettled Real Madrid, while Redondo repeatedly dispossessed Laudrup and helped Manchester United control the play.
• Beckham sent a long pass forward, and Dejan Lu outran Chendo and beat Buyo to score Manchester United’s second goal.
• Raúl González watched Dejan Lu and reconsidered his image of Real Madrid as Manchester United overwhelmed his team.
• Real Madrid threatened from a late corner, but Dejan Lu blocked Alkorta’s header and Gary Neville cleared the ball before halftime.
• In the dressing room, Ferguson urged Manchester United to stay focused, and Dejan Lu then approached Raúl Blanco to invite him to play for Manchester United.

Manchester United answered Real Madrid’s second-half goal with four of their own, led by Dejan Lu, and took a commanding 5:1 lead in the Champions League final. With twenty minutes remaining, Raúl recognized the gulf in strength as Manchester United celebrated what appeared to be an assured victory.

• Raúl was flattered by Dejan Lu’s invitation to join Manchester United, but Hierro pulled him away and told him Real Madrid was no worse.
• Laudrup scored for Real Madrid after a cross dropped outside the penalty area, cutting Manchester United’s lead.
• Dejan Lu beat Real Madrid’s defenders on a counterattack and crossed for McClair to score one minute after Laudrup’s goal.
• Dejan Lu scored from close range after Beckham’s corner and Cantona’s headed flick, putting Manchester United 4:1 ahead.
• Cantona scored from the edge of the box after Buyo punched away a corner, extending Manchester United’s lead to 5:1.
• Raúl watched Manchester United celebrate and realized Real Madrid could not match Dejan Lu’s strength.

The narrator took apart the air conditioner to clean it but had not put it back together. The fan was not enough to beat the heat, leaving the narrator drenched in sweat.

• The narrator took apart the air conditioner to clean it.
• The narrator left the air conditioner disassembled.
• The narrator found that a fan could not cool the room and became drenched in sweat.

Manchester United crushed Real Madrid 7–1 in the Champions League final, winning the Seven Sisters as Dejan Lu led the victory. After the final whistle, Raúl swapped shirts with Dejan Lu, and the team celebrated as Dejan Lu lifted the trophy; Monica and The Princess then joined him on the field.

• Sanchis steadied Real Madrid’s players as they struggled against Manchester United’s dominance.
• Dejan Lu sprinted through Real Madrid’s defense and scored to make it 6–1.
• Giggs scored Manchester United’s seventh goal from Dejan Lu’s through pass, and Ferguson substituted Dejan Lu so the stadium could applaud him.
• The referee ended the match, and Sanchis helped the tearful Raúl to his feet before Raúl swapped shirts with Dejan Lu.
• Dejan Lu and Ferguson lifted the Champions League trophy as Manchester United celebrated winning the Seven Sisters.
• Cantona invited Dejan Lu on a summer vacation, and Monica and The Princess joined him on the field.

Manchester United celebrated its Champions Cup victory over Real Madrid as Ferguson discussed retirement and Dejan Lu assessed the European Championship. Dejan received new system skills and a vision of Kasper Schmeichel’s future, while newspaper coverage of the final hinted that AC Milan wanted him back in Italy.

• Arsenio took responsibility for Real Madrid’s defeat and announced that he would resign, while Ferguson said he was considering retirement but might continue managing Manchester United.
• Ferguson revealed that Manchester United planned to sign a wide player, a defender, and a midfielder, and Dejan predicted Arsenal would challenge the club next season.
• Dejan discussed the European Championship, praised Ferguson’s tactics, and joked that Real Madrid lost because the final was in Rome rather than Madrid.
• At Manchester United’s celebration banquet, Dejan spoke with Stefano, Beckenbauer, and Blanchett before returning to his room with Monica and The Princess.
• Dejan’s system awarded him Juanito spirit and Real Madrid’s Five Eagles, then revealed Kasper Schmeichel’s future as a talent agent and granted Dejan two more skills.
• Newspapers praised Dejan’s performance in the final, and The Sun reported that AC Milan was interested in bringing him back to Italy.

Manchester United returned home after winning the Seven Sisters and celebrated with a massive victory parade and ceremony at the Theatre of Dreams. As Ferguson praised the team and Dejan Lu, the celebration remained underway.

• On the flight home, Beckham, Gary Neville, Redondo, and Dejan Lu discussed possible striker signings, including Ronaldo and Shearer.
• Dejan Lu met with Kumatani Gensuke, who said he was being transferred back to Japan as President of Weekly Shonen SUNDAY, and they discussed a Pokémon football story for a future World Cup film.
• Dejan Lu and Redondo joined Manchester United's victory parade, where Redondo spoke about retirement and starting an autobiography.
• Ferguson told Dejan Lu he would discuss signing Ronaldo, while Dejan Lu urged him to pursue the Brazilian striker.
• Manchester United's bus traveled through enormous crowds before the team returned to the Theatre of Dreams for a trophy ceremony.
• Ferguson praised the club's success and named Dejan Lu the best player in the world as the ceremony continued.

Dejan Lu watched England draw with Switzerland at Wembley before AC Milan owner Adriano Galliani visited with an offer to bring him to San Siro. Galliani offered a world-record salary, influence over transfers, and Milan shares, and Dejan Lu agreed to work with him.

• Dejan Lu welcomed Totti and Buffon to Manchester and sent them to stay with Redondo ahead of the European Championship.
• Dejan Lu attended England's opening match at Wembley with his friends and watched Alan Shearer score against Switzerland.
• Roberto Mancini bet Dejan Lu that England would win, but Switzerland equalized and the match ended 1–1.
• Galliani told Dejan Lu that he owned AC Milan and offered him a lucrative transfer with a share of the club.
• Dejan Lu accepted Galliani's offer and shook hands with him.